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OCI Misc. Services Checklist - For AdultTHE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED FOR APPLYING FOR REISSUE. PLEASE PRINT AND SIGN A COPY OF THIS CHECKLIST, ALONG WITH YOURAPPLICATION.IMPORTANTGUIDELINESIT IS ABSOLUTELY MANDATORY to complete VFS ONLINE REGISTRATION PROCESSbefore sending your physical application. Failure to complete online registration processwill result in returning your application unprocessed.All the photocopies of the documents that are being submitted must be in full page and clearlylegible. Photos should be visible and other information should be clearly readable.Please do not send original documents unless specified. VFS will not be responsible for returnof any additional original documents submitted.Please ensure that all data entries provided in your application match with your existingpassport. If not, please provide the supporting documentation.Please select the correct Indian mission based on the place where you reside in the USAand the mission’s jurisdiction. Mission jurisdiction can be viewed reYou are recommended to fill a fresh OCI application form if your form has been completed more than150 days ago. This might help avoid any processing delays in case your form expires at 180 daysbefore submission to the Mission’After submission online, no changes can be made. In case of an error, please fill a new onlineapplication form.If your application lacks any of the documents listed in this checklist, your application will be put “onHold” and an email notification highlighting the deficiencies will be sent to you. You must completeapplication within 7 days from the date of receipt of the email notification. Post receipt of missingdocuments, VFS India Consular application Centre will update the system in 48 – 72 business hourshence track the status only after 48-72 hours.Envelope should be superscribed as “OCI Misc. Services- ADULT. One Envelope can contain onlyone application only. Please note: VFS INDIA CONSULAR APPLICATION CENTRE employees cannot edit or make any changes toyour online application form. THE CONSULATE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CALL FOR ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS,AS CONSIDERED NECESSARY.MANDATORY DOCUMENTSGOVERNMENT APPLICATION ONLINE FORM – ORIGNALOCI Application Form. Please fill the form correclty and ensure it is duly signed. OCI form URL : .https://ociservices.gov.in/welcomePHOTOGRAPH & SIGNATURE – ORIGINAL & DIGITALPhotograph Please provide 2 most recent passport size color photos (not older than 6 months) of the applicant(hard copies).Photos must be 2-inch x 2-inch in size, in color, depicting front pose against a white/ plain light (pale)background with dark coloured dress on photographic paper.The physical photo must be affixed on the physical application form and the digital photo must be

OCI Misc. Services Checklist - For Adult uploaded on Govt. form online. The physical and uploaded photograph must be identicalThe digital signature must also be uploaded on the Govt. portal. Upload signature must match withthe signature on the physical form.For Detailed photograph Specifications – Please click hereFEE PAYMENTSApplication confirmation letter/ Payment confirmation is mandatory. Complete the process online on VFS INDIACONSULAR APPLICATION CENTRE’s website to get the Application confirmation letter/ Payment confirmation.Don’t forget to enclose the Application confirmation receipt. If paying by Money order or Banker’s check then itshould be made in favor of “VFS Services (USA) Inc. PERSONAL CHECKS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. Ensure you updatethe correct details of the instrument (Money order/ Banker check. Don’t punch dummy information. Incorrectinformation may lead to rejection of your application)To complete the questionnaire & create a profile: Click here to proceed.NOTE: YOU MUST SEND YOUR COMPLETE APPLICATION WITHIN 30 DAYS FROM THE DAYAPPLICATION IS REGISTERED ON VFS SYSTEM.PROOF OF ADDRESS – COPYProof of address must match with the present address as per application: (any ONE of the belowdocuments)- State Issued ID OR- Driving license OR- Utility Bill - Water (should be recent, no more than 3 months old) OR- Utility Bill - Gas (should be recent, no more than 3 months old) OR- Utility Bill - Electricity (should be recent, no more than 3 months old) OR- Valid Lease Agreement OR- Mortgage OR- Income Tax return OR- For College/University Students living on campus in University housing/dormitories, a letter from yourinstitution on the institution letterhead explaining the exact address that you presently reside in will suffice.- Marriage Certificate in case the address in spouse’s name, birth certificate of child in case of minorapplicant along with parent’s address proof.- In case of applicant residing with parents/children/ relatives, a notarized undertaking from them with one ofthe copies of address proof as indicated above.-In case of applicant residing in a hotel or temporary lodging for a short period of time and does not have a -permanent address proof, then can submit copy of notarized hotel bills as proof of residence.-Please note – expired documents like lease/ driving license copies are not acceptable. Please providealternate valid documentsNOTE: DO NOT CUT YOUR DRIVER'S LICENCE COPY DOWN TO SMALLER SIZE Important: PO BOX number is NOTACCEPTABLE as valid Proof of addressPHOTOCOPY OF PASSPORTInformation page that contains the picture and personal details of the holder of the Passport.Endorsement/amendment pages.Passport should be valid for at least 6 months from the date of submission of application at the IndianConsular Application Centre (VFS INDIA CONSULAR APPLICATION CENTRE).OCI MISC SERVICESOCI CARD – ORIGINAL AND COPIESAFFIDAVIT IN LIEU OF ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS – NOTARIZED AND ORIGINALNote: the Affidavit in Lieu of Originals must list US passport as one of the documents

OCI Misc. Services Checklist - For AdultClick here to downloadIf you include the name of your spouse in the OCI card, please submit the following documents: Copy of Marriage Certificate; orCopy of Indian passport containing the name of spouse.DIVORCE DECREE – COPYIf you are Divorced, then submit a divorce decreeDIVORCE DECREE & CURRENT MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE– COPYIf you are Divorced and Re-MarriedDEATH CERTIFICATE – COPYIf your Spouse is DeceasedPROOF OF PARTICULARS CHANGED – COPYChange in AddressCopy of documents in support of the Change in Address of the applicant. For example - if shifted to a NewPlace, then copies of utility bills/s as proof of address with the current address mentioned are required.Change in AppearanceCopy of documents in support of the Change in Appearance of the applicant. For example - if the appearanceof the applicant has changed from the past look, then a new photograph reflecting the new look/appearanceis required.Change in OccupationCopy of documents in support of the Change in the Occupation of the applicant. For example - if changedOccupation, then copies of documentary evidence are required.Change your NameCopy of documents in support of the Change of Name of the applicant. For example - if the name of theapplicant has to be changed, documentary evidence for effecting the requisite changes is required.Change your SignatureCopy of documents in support of the Change of Signature of the applicant. For example - if the Signature ofthe applicant has to be changed, documentary evidence for effecting the requisite changes is requiredCorrection of Date of birthCopy of documents in support of the Correction in Date of Birth of the applicant. For example - if the Date ofBirth of the applicant has to be corrected, documentary evidence for effecting the requisite changes isrequired.Correction in Place of birth

OCI Misc. Services Checklist - For AdultCopy of documents in support of the Correction in Place of Birth of the applicant. For example - if the Placeof Birth of the applicant has to be corrected, documentary evidence for effecting the requisite changes isrequired.Spelling in Father's nameCopy of documents in support of the Correction of Spelling in Father's name of the applicant. For example –if the Father's name of the applicant has to be corrected, documentary evidence for effecting the requisitechanges is required.Spelling in Mother’s nameCopy of documents in support of the Correction of Spelling in Mother's name of the applicant. For example, if the Mother's name of the applicant has to be corrected, documentary evidence for effecting the requisitechanges is requiredSplit of NameCopy of documents in support of the Split of Name of the applicant. For example - if the name of the applicanthas to be split, documentary evidence for effecting the requisite changes is required.Passport ParticularsCopy of documents in support of the Change in Passport particulars of the applicant. For example - if thepassport particulars of the applicant have to be corrected, documentary evidence for effecting the requisitechanges is required.Addition of Spouse NameCopy of documents in support of the Addition of Spouse Name of the applicant. For example - if Spouse'sname of the applicant has to be added, documentary evidence for effecting the requisite changes is required.(Marriage Certificate)Addition of Mother's NameCopy of documents in support of the Addition of Mother's Name of the applicant. For example - if the Mother'sname of the applicant has to be added, documentary evidence for effecting the requisite changes is required.(Birth Certificate)COURIERS1. If opted VFS offered courier services, then download the incoming courier label from my account to sendyour complete application to the VFS Centre.2. If you opt to use your own pre-paid label, then ensure correct pre-paid label details are entered whilecompleting the registration process on VFS Portal. Incorrect information will lead to delay/ rejection of yourapplication. In addition – please ensure you enclose the pre-Paid label ALONG WITH ENVELOPE beforesending your application. Please ensure you liaise with your pre-paid company to schedule pick-ups as soonas you receive notification confirming that application is received by VFS Indian Consular Application Centrefrom the Embassy/Consulate.FEDEX PREPAID LABELS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. Acceptable Prepaid Labels are – UPS or USPSwith NO expiry date of the label.